公开(公告)号：US09595790B1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-14

申请号：US15064465

申请日：2016-03-08

Applicant: Faraday&Future Inc.

Inventor： Chi Hung Cao

IPC: H01R13/639 ,  H01R33/00 ,  H01R13/629 ,  B60L11/18

CPC classification number: H01R13/62911 ,  B60L11/1818 ,  H01R13/62922 ,  H01R13/639 ,  H01R2103/00

Abstract: Certain aspects relate to systems and techniques for flexibly and movably mounting a charge port in front-facing portions of an electric vehicle. When not in use the charge port can be concealed by the body of the vehicle. In a pre-charging or charging mode the charge port can be automatically moved to a charging position where it is exposed through the vehicle body and thus available for coupling with a charging connector at a charging station. Further, the charge port can be flexibly mounted to the vehicle so as to absorb impact forces in one or more directions. The charge port can include oscillation dampening mechanisms for electrical cables coupled to the charge port.

Abstract translation: 某些方面涉及用于在电动车辆的前面部分中灵活地和可移动地安装充电端口的系统和技术。 当不使用时，充电端口可以被车身隐藏。 在预充电或充电模式中，充电端口可以自动地移动到充电位置，在充电位置，充电端口通过车体暴露，从而可用于与充电站处的充电连接器耦合。 此外，充电口可以灵活地安装在车辆上，以吸收一个或多个方向的冲击力。 充电端口可以包括用于耦合到充电端口的电缆的振荡阻尼机构。

公开(公告)号：US20200331496A1

公开(公告)日：2020-10-22

申请号：US16092204

申请日：2017-04-07

Applicant: Faraday&Future Inc.

Inventor： Chi Hung Cao ,  Hong S. Bae ,  Richard S. Kim ,  Jan Becker

IPC: B60W60/00 ,  G01S17/931 ,  G01S13/931 ,  G01S15/931 ,  B60W30/095 ,  B60W30/09

Abstract: Various techniques related to a sensor for use with autonomous driving and/or navigation of a vehicle. The techniques can include use of three members, one of the members housing a sensor for use with autonomous driving and/or navigation of the vehicle. The members can define cavities housing others of the three members.

公开(公告)号：US20180056797A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-01

申请号：US15693207

申请日：2017-08-31

Applicant: Faraday&Future Inc.

Inventor： Chi Hung Cao ,  Richard S. Kim ,  Mike de Jung ,  Jason Huang

IPC: B60L11/18 ,  H01R13/641

CPC classification number: B60L11/1818 ,  B60L53/16 ,  B60L53/18 ,  B60L53/305 ,  B60L53/60 ,  H01R13/641 ,  Y02T10/7005 ,  Y02T10/7088 ,  Y02T90/121 ,  Y02T90/128 ,  Y02T90/14 ,  Y02T90/163

Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatus for providing intelligent charge handle for charging a vehicle battery are provided. Implementations of the disclosed technology may include a charge handle having: alignment fins to properly align electrical contacts, movement sensors configured to detect when the charge handle has been picked up and to effectuate activation of the charge handle's charging capabilities in response thereto, touch sensors configured to detect a user's touch and to effectuate activation of a light illuminating the path of insertion in response thereto, and/or a multi-stage electrical connector having multiple conductors carrying different signals, where more than one of the multiple conductors is physically accessible via a single aperture in the charge handle housing (e.g. through a faceplate).

公开(公告)号：USD791073S1

公开(公告)日：2017-07-04

申请号：US29561702

申请日：2016-04-19

Applicant: FARADAY & FUTURE INC.

Designer： Richard S. Kim ,  Mike de Jung ,  Chi Hung Cao

公开(公告)号：US11333744B2

公开(公告)日：2022-05-17

申请号：US15970793

申请日：2018-05-03

Applicant: Faraday&Future Inc.

Inventor： Chi Hung Cao ,  Myong H. Kim

IPC: G01S7/481 ,  H05K5/02 ,  B60R11/00 ,  G01S17/931

Abstract: Housing for vehicle sensors (e.g., Lidar sensors) can include an adapter bracket configured to route a cable either out of the side of the sensor housing or out of the bottom of the sensor housing. In some examples, different adapter brackets can be used to run the cable in different configurations, while in other examples, a single adapter bracket can run a cable in both side-exit and bottom-exit configurations. An adapter bracket can include a breathable mesh portion configured to allow air to pass through the mesh, while blocking moisture.

公开(公告)号：US11199613B2

公开(公告)日：2021-12-14

申请号：US16031938

申请日：2018-07-10

Applicant: Faraday&Future Inc.

Inventor： Chi Hung Cao

IPC: G01S7/481 ,  B60R11/00 ,  G01S17/931

Abstract: An electronics housing assembly is disclosed. In some embodiments, the electronics housing is attached to a vehicle to house a sensor of the vehicle (e.g., a LIDAR). The electronics housing includes a fixed body structure, a movable body structure, a motor operatively coupled to the movable body structure, a positioner sensor coupled to the fixed body structure, and a sensor bracket attached to the movable body structure and configured to attach to a sensor. In some embodiments, the positioner sensor is used to detect the position of the movable body structure and the sensor.

公开(公告)号：US20170259678A1

公开(公告)日：2017-09-14

申请号：US15064462

申请日：2016-03-08

Applicant: Faraday&Future Inc.

Inventor： Chi Hung Cao

IPC: B60L11/18

CPC classification number: B60L11/1827 ,  B60L53/16 ,  B60L53/35 ,  Y02T10/7005 ,  Y02T10/7072 ,  Y02T90/121 ,  Y02T90/125 ,  Y02T90/14

Abstract: Disclosed herein are movable charge port systems for electric vehicles. An electric vehicle may include a charge port capable of coupling with and receiving electrical power from a charging station. The charge port may be movably secured in a concealed position and configured to move from the concealed position to an exposed position to enable the charge port to couple with the charging station. The vehicle may include a motor configured to move the charge port from the concealed position to the exposed position and processing circuitry configured to command the motor to move the charge port. The charge port may be exposed automatically in response to detecting the presence of a charging station nearby.

公开(公告)号：US11117527B2

公开(公告)日：2021-09-14

申请号：US16092206

申请日：2017-04-01

Applicant: Faraday&Future Inc.

Inventor： Chi Hung Cao ,  Hong S. Bae ,  Richard S. Kim ,  Jan Becker

IPC: B60R11/04 ,  H04N5/225 ,  B60R11/00

Abstract: Various techniques related to a sensor for use with autonomous driving and/or navigation of a vehicle. The techniques can include use of an elongated threaded member, an intermediate threaded member, and a tertiary member. The members can be operable to extend or retract a vehicle sensor on a platform. The members can also enable the sensor to retract upon application of a force external to the vehicle.

公开(公告)号：US20190129010A1

公开(公告)日：2019-05-02

申请号：US15970793

申请日：2018-05-03

Applicant: Faraday&Future Inc.

Inventor： Chi Hung Cao ,  Myong H. Kim

IPC: G01S7/481 ,  H05K5/02 ,  G01S17/93 ,  B60R11/00

Abstract: Housing for vehicle sensors (e.g., Lidar sensors) can include an adapter bracket configured to route a cable either out of the side of the sensor housing or out of the bottom of the sensor housing. In some examples, different adapter brackets can be used to run the cable in different configurations, while in other examples, a single adapter bracket can run a cable in both side-exit and bottom-exit configurations. An adapter bracket can include a breathable mesh portion configured to allow air to pass through the mesh, while blocking moisture.

公开(公告)号：US20190001830A1

公开(公告)日：2019-01-03

申请号：US15691676

申请日：2017-08-30

Applicant: Faraday&Future Inc.

Inventor： Chi Hung Cao ,  Richard S. Kim ,  Mike de Jung ,  Jason Huang

IPC: B60L11/18 ,  G01B7/31 ,  G01B13/19 ,  G01B11/27

Abstract: An auto-charging system is disclosed. The system may comprise a base and a set of lower arms. The set of lower arms may comprise a first lower arm and a second lower arm each having a first end and a second end. The first end of the first lower arm may be attached to the base, and the second ends of the first and second lower arms may be attached to a hinge joint. The system may further comprise an upper arm having a first end attached to the hinge joint and a second end, a charger arm having a first end attached to second end of the upper arm and a second end, the set of lower arms, the upper arm, and the charger arm being foldable into the base, and a charger attached to the second end of the charger arm.